//home
It's no secret I love a good deal, but what I'm really hunting for is a treasure. :) I recently made a donation to our local Savers shop (which is just like a Goodwill) and I stopped in to make a quick run-through. What I found is priceless in my opinion. Original antique white French China plates with a beautiful thin, gold rim. I got twelve for $1.50 each!!! My heart was racing when I realized what I had found - could it be true?? When I got home I googled the label on the back of the plate and discovered that these are original Charles Ahrenfelds plates which were made in the 1800's. I can't wait for the next dinner party - I may have one just to pull these out!
//food
I love learning new things from others (but according to my personality I'll judge you first then be open to trying - see below). Our friend Nate and Danielle are staying with us this week and she has been taking a small shot/dose of apple cider vinegar every day. I asked her about it and she went lightly into the benefits of the enzymes working with our immune system as natural boosters. The key is to buy raw and unfiltered cider with the "mother" which is gross but holds all of the health benefits. I'm willing to try especially as Fall is drawing near and I will be in the city much more than in the summer.
//baby
Fisher Price pulled a strategically smart move - releasing "Fisher Price Originals" to the toy aisle. Vintage is in and your child can now play with toys their grandparents played with - sort of. The sentimental strings worked on my mom last week as she purchased this classic music box for Roswelle because "she had one growing up."
//personal
I love a good personality quiz, my dad had me taking them since I could understand what "Type A" meant and I have been studying myself ever since. He appreciated the value of understanding yourself, strengths and weaknesses, and using them for the betterment of yourself and the people around you. This "16 personality" test is quite simple with very comprehensive results. My results were spot on, I'm an ISFJ or "defender." While reading through the lenthy description I came upon "When it comes to romantic relationships, ISFJ's' kindess grows into a joy that is only found in taking care of their family and home, in being there for emotional and practical support whenever it's needed" - you better believe it only solidified my decision to be a stay at home mom! Something new I discovered was that ISFJs are judgers but then we are equally open to change and trying new things. That is also true for me, I'll think "that's differentttt" when you tell me something I'm not sure about but then I'll digest and probably wind up agreeing it's a good idea. :) *(Paul is an ESFJ if you are curious - interesting that we are both "sentinels")